What is the Cisco WLC?
A. Cisco WLCs are ideal for enterprise and service provider wireless LAN (WLAN) deployments. These controllers provide system wide WLAN functions, such as the creation and enforcement of security policies, intrusion prevention, radio frequency (RF) management, quality of service (QoS), and mobility. They work in conjunction with Cisco Lightweight Access Points (LAPs) and Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to provide the control, scalability, and reliability that IT managers need to build secure, large-scale wireless networks. Cisco WLCs smoothly integrate into enterprise and service provider networks that exist. They can communicate with Cisco LAPs over any Layer 2 (Ethernet) or Layer 3 (IP) infrastructures that use Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). With Cisco WLCs, important WLAN configuration and management functions can be completely automated across all enterprise and service provider locations, from branch offices to outdoor campuses. Refer to Cisco WLAN Controllers Q&A
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